History Of The Catholic Missions Among The Indian Tribes Of The United States, 1529-1854 (1855)

""History of the Catholic Missions Among the Indian Tribes of the United States, 1529-1854"" is a comprehensive account of the Catholic Church's missionary efforts among the Native American tribes of the United States. Written by John Gilmary Shea and first published in 1855, the book covers over three centuries of history, from the earliest Spanish missions in Florida to the establishment of Catholic schools and churches in the Midwest and West.The book provides detailed descriptions of the various missions, the challenges faced by the missionaries, and the impact of their work on the indigenous populations. It also includes biographical sketches of notable figures in the history of Catholic missions, such as Father Junipero Serra and Bishop John Carroll.Overall, ""History of the Catholic Missions Among the Indian Tribes of the United States, 1529-1854"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Native American cultures, the Catholic Church in America, or the history of American religion and culture more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.